How are we able to calculate how far we’re able to throw things extremely precisely?

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For example, if you’re standing 20 feet away from me, and you tell me to throw you a ball, how is my arm able to generate almost the exact amount of power required to throw the ball 20 feet? How and where does this “calculation” happen?

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Although not applicable to all predatory species, humans have binocular vision. While our field of view is limited, forward-facing binocular vision helps us calculate distance. This is turn, makes it easier for the brain to send the proper signals to tell our muscles with how much force they must work to throw a ball and have it reach the target.

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